Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe Spotlight Effect: Your Greatest Fear Is FakeDo you feel like you are constantly being watched? Trust me, no one is — As a child of immigrant parents who always made sure I never did anything that made me stand out in a “bad” way in front of others, I had been conditioned to believe that the general public would care about all aspects about me, from how slow I might be…Personal Development3 min readPersonal Development3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow To Gain 100 Followers On MediumAll Medium Partner Program Requirements Met; Goal Achieved! — WE DID IT!!! 100 Followers in three weeks. I knew it was possible to reach this goal sooner or later, but major thanks to everyone who have supported me on this journey! To celebrate, I want to share a few lessons I have learned on the way. But first, stats! Three Weeks On Medium Stats …Medium4 min readMedium4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhat I Learned From Writing on Medium For One WeekSurround yourself with supporters, and you will achieve your dreams Like many, I recently decided to make a full honest effort to engage on Medium’s platform. The goal of reaching 100 followers organically seemed possible, but also painstakingly slow. The infamous follow-for-follow method was attractive to get the results I…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow To Build A Personal Brand As An IntrovertTips and tricks to start creating a strong online presence I spend many hours on YouTube. Like a lot of time. Ever since high school, I had been creating videos and uploading them to the platform. …Personal Branding4 min readPersonal Branding4 min read
Aug 20Member-only5 Things I Refuse To Spend Money OnSay no to luxury and trendy — I recently came across a YouTube video where Jim Cramer discusses five things he refuses to spend money on and I thought I would come up with my list. From alcohol to expensive hotels, here are 5 things Jim Cramer refuses to spend money on Despite his financial success, Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's "Mad Money" and Investing Club, says he's primarily frugal…www.cnbc.comMoney3 min readMoney3 min read
Aug 6Member-onlyHow Much Medium Paid Me My First MonthShare real, vulnerable, and honest stories with your audience — I joined the Medium Partnership Program at the tail end of June after roughly three weeks of publishing articles. I was on a roll with making sure I published at least five articles a week and engaged with my followers! But then, life happens. As much as I am excited…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Jul 19Member-onlyFind Peace At The Center Of Your LabyrinthDiscover your inner self again — Short Form1 min readShort Form1 min readPhoto by Erez Attias on UnsplashFind Peace At The Center Of Your LabyrinthDiscover your inner self again----
Jul 15Member-onlySwift Fundamentals: Sorting AlgorithmsI have yet to need use any sorting algorithms as a professional iOS developer… — I graduated from a full-stack coding bootcamp. I did what most junior developers would do when seeking their first entry-level role would do: grind LeetCode. Studying For Entry-Level Software Engineering Position Interviews Every day, I set my own Monday-Friday 9–5 schedule to include at least two hours of data structures and algorithms study sessions.Swift3 min readSwift3 min read
Jul 14Member-onlyShut Down Your 9–5 And Start Actually Living Your LifeWhen did working remotely mean working 60+ hours a week? — A year ago, I quit my corporate job. I was losing sleep and my mind for a company that had no problems replacing my position within weeks of my leaving. While I knew my resignation would mean having no source of stable income to rely on, I instantaneously became alive. …Coffee Times Movement4 min readCoffee Times Movement4 min read
Jul 4Member-onlyGet Rid Of Your Mortgage To Live Debt FreeDave Ramsey’s Baby Step #6 — Where does all your extra money go towards? — Step 6: Pay Off Your Mortgage According to Dave Ramsey, the sixth step on your debt-free journey is to pay off your mortgage faster. You are now able to take all the money you have been pouring into eliminating your credit card debt towards your house. The current mortgage rates have been climbing above 6%!! Consider…Dave Ramsey1 min readDave Ramsey1 min read
